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The Socialist, the Architect and the Twisted Tower

The Socialist, the Architect and the Twisted Tower

Genres

Documentary

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A dramatic, behind-the-scene-story about the building of Santiago Calatravas Turning Torso in Malmö. A 190 meter high, twisted residential building which was appointed "worlds best residential building project" at Mipim in Cannes, 2005.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

59 mins

Rating

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Release Date

01 September 2007

Country

Sweden

Cast

Johnny Örbäck

Johnny Örbäck

Himself

Santiago Calatrava

Santiago Calatrava

Himself

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